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Synonyms & Similar Words
berating
rebuking
reprimanding
chastising
admonishing
reproaching
castigating
upbraiding
scorching
excoriating
lashing
tongue-lashing
ranting
raving
inveighing
fulminating
vilifying
abusing
reviling
vituperating
censuring
criticizing
condemning
denouncing
disparaging
belittling
demeaning
degrading
humiliating
mortifying
Meaning of Scolding
According to Merriam-Webster, scolding refers to a severe rebuke or reproof, or to criticize or reprove severely
Definitions
- * According to Cambridge Dictionary, scolding means to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong
- * According to Oxford Dictionary, scolding refers to the act of speaking severely to someone because they have done something wrong
Example Uses
- The mother gave her child a scolding for not cleaning up their toys
- * The teacher scolded the student for talking back to her
- * The boss scolded the employee for being late to the meeting
- * The scolding look on her face made me feel guilty for what I had done
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
praising
commending
applauding
cheering
encouraging
complimenting
flattering
extolling
lauding
eulogizing
glorifying
honoring
congratulating
rewarding
thanking
approving
endorsing
supporting
uplifting
motivating
inspiring
reassuring